Oliver C Mou

US Patent:

6870114, Mar 22, 2005

Filed:

Mar 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/800224

Inventors:

Joseph W. Cole - Las Vegas NV, US
Oliver C. Mou - Las Vegas NV, US

International Classification:

H01H003/12

US Classification:

200341, 200299, 81 5311

Abstract:

A tool for use in removing and replacing a bulb of a push-button type actuatable switch comprises a tool body having a first end defining a bulb-accepting opening. A plurality of tines surround at least a portion of the opening. When the tines are in a first position, the opening is sufficiently large to accept a bulb. When pressed inwardly, the tines reduce the size of the opening and engage a bulb located therein. Movement of a sleeve over the outside of the body presses the tines inwardly. In one embodiment, a flexible sleeve is located in the opening for gripping and protecting a bulb. A stop extends into the insert, limiting the extent to which a bulb may be pressed into the tool. An opposing end of the tool may include a prong or blade for engaging and removing a lens cover over a bulb.

US Patent:

6987233, Jan 17, 2006

Filed:

Feb 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/364535

Inventors:

Joseph W. Cole - Las Vegas NV, US
Oliver C. Mou - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

Magtech USA, Inc. - North Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

H01H 3/12

US Classification:

200341, 200310

Abstract:

A push-button actuatable electrical switch is disclosed. In one embodiment, the push-button electrical switch includes a body, a push-button lens cap extending from a first end of the body, and an electrical switch. Depression of the push-button lens cap causes the electrical switch to be activated. An electrically conductive pathway is defined through the body to a support structure whereby electrical discharges are routed to ground rather than through the lamp and electrical switch. In one embodiment, the pathway is defined by conductive carbon particles dispersed through a plastic forming parts of the switch, such as the body and the lens cap.

US Patent:

7367145, May 6, 2008

Filed:

Oct 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/255574

Inventors:

Oliver C. Mou - Las Vegas NV, US

International Classification:

G09F 3/00

US Classification:

40324, 40310, 40650, 40660, 40649, 215379, 215900, 362101, 362154, 362234, 362235, 362800, 362 84

Abstract:

A novelty item has a base and a display extending upwardly from the base. The display comprises at least a first segment and at least a second segment each having an outer cylindrical wall and an inner cylindrical wall, the inner and outer walls separated from one another thereby defining a first interior space, and the inner cylindrical wall defining a second interior space. A divider is located between the first and second segments, the divider supporting the second segment over the first segment in generally vertical alignment, the display having a generally open top leading to an interior of the display defined by the second interior space of said first and second segment. The novelty item may have the appearance of a gaming machine “top” light and may be also be configured for utilitarian use, such as a writing utensil holder or mug.

US Patent:

20020125119, Sep 12, 2002

Filed:

Mar 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/804701

Inventors:

Joseph Cole - Las Vegas NV, US
Oliver Mou - Las Vegas NV, US

International Classification:

H01H013/14

US Classification:

200/341000

Abstract:

A push-button actuatable electrical switch is disclosed. In one embodiment, the push-button electrical switch includes a body having a first end and a second end, an actuator associated with the body, a push-button lens cap mounted to the actuator and extending from the first end of said body, an electrical switch having a switch button for activating the switch, and a mount adapted to support a lamp and the electrical switch. In one embodiment, the body includes a latch extending outwardly from the bottom end of the body in a direction generally opposite the top end and the mount includes a surface for engagement by the latch for connecting the mount to the body in position such that movement of the actuator with the push-button lens cap causes the switch button to be activated. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the body adjacent the push-button lens cap is transparent and illuminated by the lamp. In another embodiment, an electrically conductive pathway is defined through the body to a support structure whereby electrical discharges are routed to ground rather than through the lamp and electrical switch.

US Patent:

20040118669, Jun 24, 2004

Filed:

Dec 8, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/731646

Inventors:

Oliver Mou - Las Vegas NV, US

International Classification:

H01H009/00

US Classification:

200/310000

Abstract:

A gaming machine illuminated push-button switch includes a body for mounting to the gaming machine. A switch is mounted to the body. A push-button is movably supported by the body. An actuator is configured to actuate the switch in response to movement of the push-button. The body is configured to accept a lamp and provide power to inputs of the lamp. The lamp includes a light emitting element and a polarity matching module. When power is applied to the inputs of the lamp, the light emitting element illuminates part of the switch. In one embodiment, the light emitting element is a light emitting diode and the polarity matching module comprises a diode bridge. In one embodiment, diodes of the bridge are associated with a circuit board which is located in a housing of the lamp.

US Patent:

20070241504, Oct 18, 2007

Filed:

Aug 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/513607

Inventors:

Oliver C. Mou - Las Vegas NV, US
Tatsuhiko Fujioka - Tokyo, JP

International Classification:

A63F 1/00

US Classification:

273292

Abstract:

A poker game is disclosed. In one embodiment, a set of cards is dealt to a player who chooses cards to select as hold cards and discards non-selected cards from the set. Replacement cards are dealt to the player in a first draw to replace the non-selected cards. If the set of cards after the first draw is one or two cards short of a high-ranked hand, a second draw occurs where the player tries to obtain the perfecting card(s). In a further embodiment, during a draw for the perfecting card(s), the card is revealed to the player at a slower speed than occurs with the original deal or other draws. In one embodiment, the set of cards is a five-card poker hand and the game is implemented on a gaming machine. In one embodiment, the game is initiated by the player making a wager.

US Patent:

20070290504, Dec 20, 2007

Filed:

Jun 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/452484

Inventors:

Oliver Mou - North Las Vegas NV, US

International Classification:

F16L 21/02

US Classification:

285369

Abstract:

A diode assembly comprises a diode, an electrical lead extending from the diode and a pre-fabricated connector placing the lead of the diode in electrical communication with another electrical component or an electrical circuit, such as a resistor. Preferably, the pre-fabricated connector comprises a tubular sleeve. In use, the leads are placed into openings at ends of the sleeve and the sleeve is preferably crimped so that it mechanically engages the leads. In one embodiment, the connector forms a conductive path between the leads or places the leads in direct contact.

US Patent:

20080070701, Mar 20, 2008

Filed:

Sep 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/524555

Inventors:

Oliver Mou - North Las Vegas NV, US
Milo Borissov - Sharjab Al Durah Tower, AE

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 46

Abstract:

A gaming machine includes an article holder, such as a holder for a beverage container or ashtray. The article holder is movable about or along an axis between a first position and a second position. The article holder maybe located at a front or side of the gaming machine. The article holder may be mounted in an inset area on the housing and coupled to the exterior of the housing. In one embodiment, the article holder is configured to rotate from a retracted or stowed position within the housing to an extended position out of the housing. The article holder may instead be configured to slide linearly in and out of the housing. The article holder may comprise a primary support, such as a base defining a support surface or element, such as a beverage-container engaging ring, and may include one or more secondary supports, such as additional rings.